The School University Teacher Education Partnership (SUTEP) in the College of Education
and Allied Professions (CEAP) is please to offer the Partnership School Grant program.

PurposeThe program is designed to support collaboration between Western Carolina University
(WCU) faculty and P-12 teachers for the purpose of improving student learning. Projects
should be aligned with the NC Standard Course of Study; priority will e given to projects
that reflect innovation and promote 21st Century skills such as critical thinking,
open-ended problem soling, creativity, collaboration, communication, and teamwork.

Financial SupportFunds may not be used to compensate persons employed by WCU or for a person to oversee
the grant. The award may be used in a variety of ways including professional development,
materials, technology, etc.

Application ProcessTo be considered for an award, an application should include:

Completed Cover Sheet, signed by Principal

Detailed Budget

Summary of project - to be posted on SUTEP website

Letter of Support from WCU faculty member

Narrative Description (not to exceed 5 double spaced pages)

CriteriaThe following criteria will be considered when making the awards:

How does this proposal encourage school/university collaboration?

How does this project enhance student learning?

How will the impact be evaluated? (What student indicators will be used?)